EL IMPACTO DEL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO A ESCALA LOCAL: LA PERCEPCIÓN DE LOS RESIDENTES DE DOS MUNICIPIOS GALLEGOS

Abstract

This study explores the perception of residents from two rural municipalities on impacts deriving from the St James Way. The analysis is conducted on the basis of the quantitative information obtained from a satisfaction survey. The results reveal a positive overall perception, ruling out saturation perception problems linked to the increasing number of pilgrims walking along their communities. Moreover, global perception does not depend on the proximity of the individual's residence to the Way but is more positive for individuals deriving income from tourism activities and for those having more intensive contact with pilgrims.